Public Relations

Raha Tahmassebi 925-***-**** NY, NY *****

**********.****@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/rahatahmassebi

EDUCATION

LIM College New York, NY \ 2020

Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA \ 2018

Associates of Arts in Fashion Merchandising / Certificate of Achievement in Fashion Merchandising INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

Hermès of Paris New York, NY \ October 2020 – January 2021 Public Relations Intern

• Supported PR department (men’s, women’s, Maison, equestrian, beauty) with daily tasks

• Reported to PR coordinators as well as assisted Men’s Manager, Men’s Director and the VP of Press and Influence

• Maintained the organization of the showroom, press closet, and magazine archive

• Assembled press coverage reports and influencer reports

• Processed new sample inventory by ensuring all merchandise has been received and updated on shared server

• Organized and sent out all fashion and accessory sample loans

• Maintained Hermès credit log, press book, and sample archive

• Coordinated messenger services and international overnight shipments Media Playground PR Los Angeles, CA \ May - September 2018 Public Relations Assistant

• Supported VIP Relations teams across all product categories including ready to wear, jewelry and accessories

• Assisted with daily media and influencer inquiries, and facilitated VIP client stylist pulls

• Maintained the organization of the sample closet

• Assisted with sample trafficking, new sample inventory and gifting initiatives

• Planned, prepared and executed 20+ daily press tears sent to media

• Created & maintained media and influencer relationships by actively communicating opportunities Gretchen Productions San Diego, CA \ January - June 2018 Fashion Production Assistant

• Oversaw production execution, model casting, brand participation and seating arrangement

• Worked on PR for all fashion show productions

• Greeted and assisted all models and talent for events

• Act as liaison between production coordinators and models and talent

• Ensure all models are dressed in assigned looks with hair, make up and accessories before walking the runway

• Create set designs and props

•Manage dressing room assignments and backstage waiting area WORK EXPERIENCE

Ross Stores, Inc. New York, NY \ February 2020 – August 2020 Order Processing Clerk/ Merchandise Operations Assistant

• Use Excel tools to compile, enter and update purchase orders

• Generate, format and export business reports through Excel

• Communicate and track status of upcoming Purchase Orders

• Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) maintenance; add/remove SKU’s needed for reorder system

• Input designated SKUs for markdowns

• Produce on-going set of weekly reports (e.g. On Order Report, Item Sales Report, Sales Report) and ad hoc business reports The Park Showroom New York, NY \ August 2018 - February 2020 Account Executive August 2019 - February 2020

Assistant Account Executive January 2019 - August 2019 Showroom Intern August 2018 - January 2019

• Daily communication with brands, buyers and production teams on tasks involving sales, customer service and design

• PO management – write, process, log, update and track customer purchase orders from receipt to shipment

• Review weekly account reports with worldwide team

• Outreach to majors and specialty stores for showroom meetings, trade shows and market weeks

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners, through consistent interaction

• High end client follow-ups regarding sell through, product feedback and reorders

• Create mail blasts to buyers for brand awareness via Base and Mail Chimp

• Attend and participate in all major trade shows (i.e. Coterie, Project NY, Project Las Vegas, Chicago Collective, StyleMax) Nordstrom Walnut Creek, CA \ December 2014 - January 2017 Stylist/ Sales Associate

• Built loyal client list of 100+ by helping with personal shopping

• Received top salesperson position by setting and doubling sales goals weekly

• Provided honest and confident feedback to customers regarding merchandise and fit

• Maintained knowledge of current trends, promotions, company policies and security practices.

• Merchandised floor with new product and promotional materials to upkeep brand image RELEVANT SKILLS

Languages: English, Farsi, French

Computer: Expert knowledge in:

- Microsoft Office Suite

- Google Suite, Adobe Suite

- Sales Force, Mail Chimp, Base, Showroom Exchange, Brand Boom, JOOR and NuOrder, Cegid, Shopify

- Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Indeed) Leadership:

- Guest speaker at San Diego Mesa College Fashion Department workshop. Reported on emerging trends from MAGIC Las Vegas 2018

- Public Relations Director for Golden Scissors Fashion Show at San Diego Mesa College

- Recruiter at career fairs for The Park Showroom

Volunteer:

- Social Media Coordinator for Coachella Music Festival/ General Store 2015-2018

- Que/ Runner for Bridal Bazaar San Diego 2017

- Dresser for STRUT fashion show San Diego 2017

- Speaker at San Diego Mesa College Fashion Board 2018/2019

- Led workshop for undergrad students on career and resume building LIM College

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